56 Things to do near Lee Vining, California
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Saddlebag Lake
Lee Vining, California
8.3 miles WA man-made lake found in the Inyo forest, resting at about 10,008 feet above sea level, Saddlebag Lake is located just outside the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park. This lake has some of...
Camp, Canoe, Hike 1.8 mi
Gaylor Lakes
Yosemite Valley, CA
8.7 miles WGaylor Lakes is one of Yosemite's most underrated hikes. It's a 2 mile trail with views the entire way. At various points along the trail, you can see Dana Meadows and the mountains...
Hike, Swim 1.1 mi
Lundy Canyon
Bridgeport, California
8.9 miles NWIn just one 3 mile hike, Lundy Canyon provides views of waterfalls, meadows, mountains, and if you're up for it, a trip to the Twenty Lakes Basin. There is much to take in even after going...
Hike 4.0 mi
Mono Pass
Yosemite Valley, CA
9.0 miles SWAt an elevation of 10,600 feet, the hike through Mono Pass is an 8 mile journey that takes you across the High Sierras, through several meadows, and stops at a few different lakes along the...
Hike, Swim 3.6 mi
Lyell Canyon
Wawona, California
11.8 miles SWLyell Canyon is a breezy, 8 mile hike through the Tuloumne Meadows of Yosemite. While it is a little bit of a longer hike, the total elevation gain is about 200 feet, making it pretty flat and...
Hike 0.8-4.1 mi
Dog Lake and Lembert Dome
Yosemite Valley, CA
12.8 miles WThe hike to Dog Lake is often paired with the hike to Lembert Dome, because the two are so close in proximity. Each hike by itself is 2.8 miles round trip, but Lembert Dome has an elevation gain of...
Hike, Swim
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne County, California
13.5 miles SWA beautiful alpine meadow found in the upper Sierra Nevada Mountains. Open during the summer, this meadow offers excellent views of nearby granite domes and mountains. There is a roadway through...
Camp, Hike
Elizabeth Lake
Wawona, California
15.7 miles SWElizabeth Lake is a gorgeous lake tucked underneath the High Sierras in Yosemite. It's about a 4.8 mile hike to reach it, with an elevation gain of 1000 feet. Even though it's not super long,...
Hike, Swim
Glen Aulin
Glen Aulin, California
16.6 miles WThis trail is a popular route to take in the Yosemite High Country because it is a good introductory hike into the backcountry. At the end of the hike there are several waterfalls as well as a...
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Swim 6.0 mi
Glen Aulin
Wawona, California
16.6 miles WThis is an 11 mile hike along the Tuolumne River to Glen Aulin. There is a view to take in at every turn on this hike, whether it's the Tuolumne River, Tuolumne Fall, Soda Springs,...
Backpack, Camp, Hike 0.9-3.2 mi
Cathedral Lakes
Wawona, California
18.3 miles SWOne of the busiest trails in the Tuloumne Meadows area, the hike to Cathedral Lakes is a gorgeous 7 mile walk to the perfect place to rest and recuperate. While there are several High Sierra...
Hike, Swim
Tenaya Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
20.7 miles SWTenaya Lake is one of the most visited destinations in Yosemite National Park. The lake is easily accessed by Highway 120/Tioga Pass road which runs along the north shore of the lake. On the east...
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim 1.2-1.6 mi
May Lake
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
21.7 miles WMay lake is a relatively small lake that rests at the base of Mt. Hoffman in Yosemite National Park. One of the park's most scenic lakes, May lake not only gets up close and personal with...
Hike, Swim 5.7 mi
Ten Lakes
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park
22.2 miles WA 6.4 mile hike will lead you to three of the Ten Lakes at Ten Lakes Basin. There are three possible trails to take to see this phenomenon. The shortest begins at Yosemite Creek. The other two...
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Volcom Brothers Skatepark
Mammoth Lakes, California
23.8 miles SEthis park looks good thanks to Volcom for the pictures.
Skateboard
Hot Creek
Mammoth Lakes, California
24.0 miles SECLOSED. Entering the water is now prohibited at this location. This note came in 2008:"I noticed your report of swimming in Hot Creek near Bishop, Calif. I was there in 2006 and it was closed to...
Swim
Crystal Lake
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.2 miles SUnlike many hikes in the Sierra's, Crystal lake can be done as a day hike and as the perfect way to get away for a bit. As hikers make their way to the lake, they will see the monolith Crystal...
Camp, Hike
Crystal Crag
Mammoth Lakes, California
25.2 miles SVisible from all the lakes around, Crystal Crag stands tall and is a popular place to rock climb and go mountaineering. It stands at 10,100 ft in elevation, and includes a North Ridge and a South...
Rock Climb 1.9 mi
Half Dome
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
26.0 miles SWHalf Dome is the most popular and difficult hike in Yosemite Valley. The trail is about 14 miles long with an elevation gain of 4800 feet. There are cables to help you scale up to the summit once you...
Hike 2.1 mi
Snow Creek Falls
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
26.3 miles SWSnow Creek is one of the more difficult waterfalls to find in the valley, but in the spring and summer months, the elusive waterfall can be seen from the Mirror Lake Trail, a 5 mile loop around...
Backpack, Hike
